to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono; sash (worn across chest, e.g. by election candidate or relay runners); wrapper band on books, CDs, etc.
to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy
transmigration; reincarnation; metempsychosis
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
giving one's name (or rank, etc.); self-introduction; name readings of kanji
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to lose (money, etc.); to waste one's (time, etc.); to have one's efforts come to naught
rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
tone (of voice); manner of talking
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
study; diligence; discount; reduction
guard; sentinel; garrison
station; office; guardroom
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
ancestor; forefather; foremother
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
rapid development; rapid unfolding
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)